WOW.... Here's one for ya

[FirstNews8 13]

http://www.week.com/whoi/40546462.html

 

 

3 Peoria, Illinois stations will be all under one roof... WHOI-ABC, WEEK- NBC, My59- My TV Station.....

[Dave Lampstein 135]

Seems to be a trend. Pending approval from the FCC, South Bend's WSBT (CBS) will soon be home to the ABC, CW, and MyNetwork affiliates.

[Bucc 4]

I think this is a great idea!

[newsie 11]

If I recall, didn't Local TV and Tribune merge stations in Denver and St. Louis? This doesn't seem that out of the odinary, but different nonethless.

[newsie 11]

When Nexstar is running 40 or so stations, it comes as no suprise that they would merge operations, whether it be good or bad.

[nbc9houston 22]

Don't forget Sinclair Broadcasting Group, a pioneer of Local Marketing Agreements (LMA) since 1991.

 

Also, it could happen in Corpus Christi too if KZTV is sold to SagamoreHill Broadcasting. KRIS's owner, Evening Post Publishing Company, would then operate KZTV under an LMA.

[Bucc 4]

Well the only reason i say it is a good thing is for a few reasons

1. Why shouldn't they share a building it makes sense.

2. I'm a firm believer in the idea that 1 camera man shoots pool video for all 3 newscasts.

3. If the 3 stations are all putting out bad product, but each of the 3 have their shinning moments why not join up as 1 news channel.

When you think about it many markets really only need 1 news channel.

 

Having said all that, I dont wish this http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/03/the_staff_of_wtvh_laid.html on anyone

[ElliotJones 52]

Well the only reason i say it is a good thing is for a few reasons

1. Why shouldn't they share a building it makes sense.

2. I'm a firm believer in the idea that 1 camera man shoots pool video for all 3 newscasts.

3. If the 3 stations are all putting out bad product, but each of the 3 have their shinning moments why not join up as 1 news channel.

When you think about it many markets really only need 1 news channel.

 

Having said all that, I dont wish this http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/03/the_staff_of_wtvh_laid.html on anyone

 

Why they shouldn't:

 

1. It's a journalistic nightmare. (In detail as DMA's #3)

2. Jobs jobs jobs jobs.

[DMA 136]

3. So you're saying that some markets only need one voice for news? If there is only one voice for news, how is the viewer able to determine the accuaracy and bias of the news operation? The more options there are for news, the easier it is to reach your own educated conclusions about current events, which is an incredibly important aspect in a democratic society. Admittedly, Glendive doesn't need multiple outlets, but for places like Denver and St. Louis, it's very important.

[Dave Lampstein 135]

We could also have one brand of soft drink and one kind of automobile too...

[newsie 11]

The fact that they're allowed to run 20 stations is troubling enough.

It's not troubling, it's effen scary.

[TrfRptr 3]

Granite combined WPTA (ABC) and WISE (NBC) in Fort Wayne Indiana. WPTA was an even #1 with WANE (CBS) for awhile and for the most part of the 90s the clear #1. After they combined the operations and did all the news from the WPTA talent, etc the WISE audience disappeared (literally). Most of the NBC affiliate newscast offerings were nearly a scratch in the books and WANE became the clear #1 and dominated the market.

 

Since then, WPTA has got some viewers back but still is #2 in the market...sometimes tying up in certain shows. Putting the stations together allowed regular viewers to sample the other product and it worked for WANE.

 

This is a silly move trying to cut costs.

[Bucc 4]

Well I'm sorry that you feel that way.

Well, That goes mainly for this market. In Albany, NY pretty much you can flip from 6 10 and 13 and hear the same exact stories, thats why I said that